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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.23, 3,309.98 and 801.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.23, 3,309.98 and 801.32 is: 1,201.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.23 : 3,309.98 = 801.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.23/3,309.98 = 801.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.23x = 3,309.98 × 801.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.23x = 2,652,336.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,336.62/2,207.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.66

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